Directions

Trim fat from meat. Cut meat into 1-1/2-inch cubes. In a Dutch oven cook meat, half at a time, in hot lard or oil over medium-high heat, stirring to brown meat evenly. Remove meat from Dutch oven. Add onion and garlic to Dutch oven; cook until lightly browned and tender. Return all of the meat to Dutch oven.

From the Test Kitchen

CRISPY CARNITAS:

Prepare Carnitas as directed. In a nonstick skillet heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add Carnitas and spread in a single layer. (Be sure to keep meat in a single layer. If you want, cook meat in batches.) Cook for about 5 minutes or until meat starts to crisp, turning occasionally.